Carn Barra has a sunny aspect, high quality rock, classy climbs, easy access and little in the way of tidal constraints, making it a reliable and favoured venue. The routes are single-pitch and the grade coverage is good, although the very best climbs are in the E grades.
Routes
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24 trad routes (VD...E5) Graded List of Routes List of First Ascents |      | ||
| Buttress (click for routes) | No. of Routes | Route Type | Sunshine or shade |
Approach walk | Other | Page |
| Grand Plage Area Set above a large sea-level platform and protected from all but the heaviest of seas is this wall... |
8 | Trad |
Lots of sun! |
Up and down 20 mins |
Tidal Windy | 246 |
| Socket Wall Area Although not as impressive as the other sections of Carn Barra, the Socket Wall provides some... |
6 | Trad |
Lots of sun! |
Up and down 20 mins |
Abseil Tidal Windy | 249 |
| Central Wall A popular wall of excellent rock that rises above a good ledge set well above the sea. The climbs... |
7 | Trad |
Lots of sun! |
Up and down 20 mins |
Abseil Windy | 250 |
| Southern Platform The right-hand side of the wall above the spacious Southern Platform is a fine section of the crag... |
3 | Trad |
Lots of sun! |
Up and down 20 mins |
Abseil Tidal Windy | 251 |
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